US Bridges

SR 0042 over Over US TR 11

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile W of Bloomsburg · Structure no. 000000000012466

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,548
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0042 over Over US TR 11 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0042 over Over US TR 11 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,548 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,978 by 2032. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0042
CrossesOver US TR 11
Location1 Mile W of Bloomsburg
RouteState Highway 42
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98821, -76.47857
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,548 (2024)
Projected traffic9,978 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$986,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0042 over Over US TR 11 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 0042 over Over US TR 11 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0042 over Over US TR 11 carry?

About 6,548 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0042 over Over US TR 11?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0042 over Over US TR 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.